The sky was gradually darkening. The afterglow of the setting sun had long faded. A cool breeze blew over, bringing a pleasant sense of comfort.
Ning Yan'er looked at the indifferent Liu Rumei in front of her. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. After hesitating for a moment, she finally voiced the question in her heart. "Miss Liu, do you know what crime the prince committed that made the emperor punish him?"
Liu Rumei's expression froze for a moment. A hint of complexity flashed across her eyes. She replied indifferently, "I don't know!"
The matter between Concubine Zhang and Song Chang'an must not be spread. Otherwise, it might bring about the disaster of losing one's life.
Ning Yan'er frowned tightly. With a faint smile, she said, "Miss Liu, you must be joking. The prince and the crown prince stayed in the palace with you. How could you not know what happened?"
The crown prince was imprisoned by the emperor, and the prince was also punished with a three - year salary cut and was not allowed to leave his mansion for three months. Only she remained unscathed. How could she not know? Or did she do something?
"Please tell me the truth, Miss Liu. Maybe I can help the prince get out of confinement earlier."
Liu Rumei shook her head with a faint smile. "Your Highness, I really don't know!"
Even if she told her, what could she do? She was powerless.
Ning Yan'er was extremely angry. Her fair hands couldn't help but clench tightly. There was a hint of coldness in her eyes. After a long time, she curled her lips into a smile. "In that case, I won't bother you anymore!"
It was a waste that the prince cared so much about her. But she, for her own self - interest, ignored the prince! This woman didn't deserve him!
Although Liu Rumei didn't know what was on Ning Yan'er's mind, she could guess most of it. She took a sip of the tea in her cup and said indifferently, "Your Highness, take care on your way!"
Ye Zhe, who was hidden in the dark, couldn't help but feel scornful. Even if they told her about the prince's matter, what could she do?
Hearing this, Ning Yan'er curled her lips into a scornful smile. Without saying anything more, she turned around and left.
After walking out of the Wanbaozhai, A Bi couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, this woman is so shameless. It must be that she caused some trouble in the palace and dragged Prince Guo'an into it, which made the prince suffer this disaster!"
Ning Yan'er pursed her red lips. Her eyes were full of cold light. "One day, the prince will understand that only I am the one who is best to him!"
A Bi nodded repeatedly. "The prince will understand sooner or later."
Let her be arrogant for a few more days. When the princess enters Prince Guo'an's mansion in the future, she will never let her off lightly.
At the same time.
Sixi's face was also full of worry. Looking at Liu Rumei in front of her, she frowned tightly. "Miss Liu, why did you agree?"
This Princess Anning clearly had ill intentions!
A hint of helplessness flashed across Liu Rumei's eyes. She told the waiter to arrange another private room, ordered some food, pulled Sixi to sit down, and called out Ye Zhe who was hidden in the dark. "Since things have come to this, how can I refuse? Moreover, I also want to go to the Bai Mansion to see what's going on."
Ye Zhe said coldly, "Your Highness, you shouldn't have agreed. Bai Hanfei and Mrs. Bai, the wife of Minister Liu of the Ministry of Works, are siblings. Bai Hanfei is the nephew of the late empress dowager and the emperor's cousin. Mrs. Liu Bai was scared crazy by you before. Bai Hanfei must hold a grudge!"
If anything happened to the princess, the prince would never let him off lightly. Thinking of the whip, Ye Zhe felt a sharp pain in his back.
However, Liu Rumei's eyes lit up, and a smile curled up on her lips. "In that case, I'm even more determined to go!"
She didn't expect that Lord Bai was actually Mo Yun's cousin. The Bai family must have put in a lot of effort to achieve their current status! This was a rare opportunity.
Ye Zhe instantly understood what was on Liu Rumei's mind. He couldn't help but frown slightly. "Your Highness, the prince won't let you take risks. The prince has already ordered his subordinates to investigate the Bai family."
Although there were no results yet, they already knew that the Bai family had also played a part in what happened back then. As for the evidence, he would find it sooner or later.
Hearing the repeated address of "Your Highness", Liu Rumei felt a headache. There was also a hint of helplessness in her eyes. Fortunately, Ye Zhe only addressed her like this in private. Otherwise, she was afraid that she would be drowned by the spittle of the women in the capital. And there was also Ning Yan'er just now...
"It's no use saying more now that things have come to this."
Ye Zhe was silent. Indeed, since Miss Liu had agreed, she would do her best!
However, he still had to inform the prince about this matter!
Sixi also had a bitter face, but her hands never stopped. Her cheeks were bulging from eating.
Seeing this, Ye Zhe couldn't help but shake his head helplessly. If she ate any more, she might really turn into a ball.
Following Ye Zhe's gaze, a hint of smile welled up in Liu Rumei's eyes. "Eat slowly."
By the time they returned to the inn, it was already the Xu hour. As soon as they entered, they met Heng Niang's resentful look. "Liu Liu, you promised to come back early!"
At this time, A Nan was already lying on the table, starving. Seeing Liu Rumei, his eyes immediately lit up. "You're back. Can we eat now?"
Looking at A Nan who had returned to the inn again, Sixi was extremely impressed with Liu Rumei. Sure enough, the two of them had reconciled!
Looking at the food on the table, a hint of smile flashed across Liu Rumei's eyes. "I encountered some things today, so I came back a bit late. I've kept you waiting, Heng Niang."
Heng Niang pursed her lips. "What things? Could it be that someone came to look for you again?"
Hearing this, Sixi finally found an outlet for her complaints. She quickly told them what had happened when Ning Yan'er came today.
Heng Niang immediately snorted. "This woman is clearly looking for trouble and deliberately making things difficult for you!"
Liu Rumei felt a warmth in her heart. "Since I've agreed, I should go and take a look."
"You're just too soft - hearted. When you get to the Bai Mansion, you must be careful!" That Bai Hanfei already had a personal grudge against her Liu Liu. If Liu Liu went, it would surely be like a lamb walking into the tiger's den. Who knew what dirty tricks Bai Hanfei would use!
Liu Rumei nodded with a smile. "Don't worry, Heng Niang. Even if Lord Bai is bold enough, he probably wouldn't dare to attack me openly!"
"That's true. After all, you're under the protection of Prince Guo'an! But he might not attack you openly, but he will surely make things difficult for you secretly. Liu Liu, can you take me with you tomorrow?" Heng Niang winked at Liu Rumei and gave a charming smile. "I won't let anyone bully you!"
Liu Rumei smiled faintly. "If you go with me, A Nan will blame me. Moreover, what about your inn?"
It was the first time she had seen such a willful innkeeper. She opened the inn whenever she wanted, and even the guests had to be to her liking to be allowed in!
Thinking of the first time she stepped into this inn, a hint of confusion flashed across Liu Rumei's eyes. "Heng Niang, when I first came to this inn, I had no money. Why did you keep me?"
Heng Niang curled her lips into a smile and fell limply into Liu Rumei's arms. "Because I like you, Liu Liu."